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The Archdiocesan choir will use the Mass of Wisdom by Steven R. Janco for archdiocesan celebrations and encourages all parishes to include this setting in their parish repertoire. In order to assist parishes in adding this music to their repertoire, we have been able to negotiate a 20% discount with World Library Publications for all parishes in the Archdiocese. The discount does not apply to orders placed via the web or by phone, or to click & print editions. (Instrumental parts are only available directly from WLP as click & print editions.)

To receive the discount, orders must be placed using the form below. Any orders from outside the archdiocese will not be accepted. After verification, orders will be shipped directly to the parish from World Library who will bill the parish for the cost of the music (minus the discount) plus shipping and handling. If you have any questions, please email Glenn Osborne, Director of Music for Archdiocesan Liturgies.

On Saturday, May 21 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kevin Ewing and Scott Rose will be ordained as deacons. There will be one choir rehearsal on Monday, May 9 from 7 to 9 pm at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen (5200 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210). The size of the balcony at the Basilica limits this event to about 40 singers.

The annual Archdiocesan Chrism Mass will take place on Monday, March 21 at 7:30 pm at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. A rehearsal will be held on Monday, March 14 from 7 to 9 pm in the choir room for all interested singers.Sign up by registering by your voice part at Eventbrite.

For the celebration of the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, a Festival Choir is being formed to sing at the 5pm Mass on Saturday, November 14. Anyone and everyone who has sung at the Cathedral is invited to be part of this Homecoming event.

Singers and instrumentalists are invited to participate in the music ministry for the 2015 School Convocation Mass on August 20 at the Lyric Opera House. Sound check is scheduled for 7am. Mass with Archbishop Lori starts at 9am.

Music will be emailed ahead of time to those who sign up through Eventbrite. One rehearsal will be held at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen (5200 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210) on Monday evening, August 17 at 7pm.

Parking and continental breakfast will be provided for all musicians. No other financial compensation is available. Dress code will be normal Archdiocesan Choir Dress (black and white with a splash of color – red preferred for this votive Mass of the Holy Spirit).

Thank you for your musical service to the Archdiocese of Baltimore and Catholic Schools!

There is a rehearsal this Saturday for the Ordination to the Priesthood which will take place on Saturday, June 20. Music will be available for pickup at the rehearsal. I will also make the music available for download after the rehearsal is over. I expect us to meet in the church and to sing from behind the high altar for this event.

If you will be able to sing for this event and attend the rehearsal, please RSVP by sending an email to director@archbaltchoir.org.

The Music List is now available. A packet of music will be assembled to facilitate organization of the choir and should be destroyed after use. (Download here.) Sufficient original copies of all music is kept at the Cathedral (or the Basilica). The packet will be available for download soon. Please print out and bring your music with you in a black binder or folder. If for some reason you cannot print the packet, please let me know in advance.

Rehearsal

Because this event will take place at the Basilica, we will meet in the choir loft at 8:45 am. There is a video of the Tallis where you can listen and watch the score available here. You can hear A Community Mass by Richard Proulx here. The Gloria is perhaps the least familiar movement. (I prefer a tempo a little faster than in the video.)

Dress Code

Unless stated otherwise, dress code for the Archdiocesan choir will be black and white with a splash of color. A full explanation may be found here.

RSVP

If you have not already done so, please indicate your intention to sing for this event by sending an email with your name and voice part to director@archbaltchoir.org.

The Music List is now available. A packet of music has been assembled to facilitate organization of the choir and should be destroyed after use. Sufficient original copies of all music is kept at the Cathedral. Please print out and bring your music with you in a black binder or folder. If for some reason you cannot print the packet, please let me know in advance.

Rehearsal

We will begin in the choir room promptly at 8:45 am for rehearsal before the Ordination. Please study your music ahead of time and be ready to start singing at 8:45 as our rehearsal time is very limited. There is a video of the Tallis where you can listen and watch the score available here.

Dress Code

Unless stated otherwise, dress code for the Archdiocesan choir will be black and white with a splash of color. A full explanation may be found here.

RSVP

If you have not already done so, please indicate your intention to sing for this event by sending an email with your name and voice part to director@archbaltchoir.org.